BioSpace News Archive

BioCapital

New Mock Pharmacy in Baltimore to Provide Hands-On Pharmacy Technician and Retail Sales Training

Baltimore City Community College, Goodwill Industries, and CVS Health today celebrated the opening of a new mock pharmacy, which will serve as an innovative classroom experience for aspiring pharmacy technicians and retail associates.

October 11, 2018
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3 min read
Policy

Government of Canada takes steps to address high rates of HIV and hepatitis C among people who share drug-use equipment

Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, including hepatitis C and HIV, are largely preventable.

October 11, 2018
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2 min read
Genetown

Arthrosurface Launches the Stemless OVOMotion™ Shoulder Arthroplasty System

Arthrosurface®, Inc. announced today the official launch of its latest product, the stemless OVOMotion™ Shoulder Arthroplasty System with Inlay Glenoid.

October 11, 2018
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2 min read
BioMidwest

2018 AvaPrize Winners Reflect Success of Continuous Virtual Patient Observation

The winners of the 2018 AvaPrize awards, announced during the second-annual AvaSure Symposium here last week, reflect the accelerating evolution of continuous virtual patient observation as it becomes a standard of care in bedside safety.

October 11, 2018
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4 min read
Business

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital researcher receives NIH high-risk, high reward award

Dr. Charles Gawad recipient of NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

October 11, 2018
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3 min read
BioCapital

New ASTRO/ASCO/AUA guideline for early-stage prostate cancer supports use of shortened courses of radiation therapy

Recommendations reflect evidence showing similar early cancer control and side effect rates with hypofractionated treatment, compared to longer courses of conventional radiation

October 11, 2018
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7 min read
BioCapital

Survey Finds Significant Gaps in Doctor-Patient Conversations

Many Americans experience a disconnect between how they define health and how they talk about their health with doctors.

October 11, 2018
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2 min read
Policy

Bardy Diagnostics™ awarded Innovative Technology Contract with Vizient, Inc. for the Carnation Ambulatory Monitor™

Bardy Diagnostics, Inc. announced today it was awarded an Innovative Technology contract with Vizient, Inc. for the Carnation Ambulatory Monitor

October 11, 2018
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3 min read
BioForest

Hurricane Michael: Red Cross Helps Thousands in Wake of Deadly Storm’s Fury

Storm Now In Carolinas Where Hundreds Still in Shelters After Florence

October 11, 2018
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5 min read
Policy

Block & Leviton Files Securities Class Action Against Trevena, Inc. (TRVN); Investors Are Encouraged to Contact The Firm

Block & Leviton LLP announces that it has filed a securities fraud class action against Trevena, Inc. and certain of its officers alleging violations of the federal securities laws and encourages shareholders to contact Block & Leviton ahead of the December 10, 2018 lead plaintiff deadline.

October 11, 2018
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2 min read